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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)

Highly contagious viral infection.   Most often the Coxsackie A16 virus (CAV 16) or enterovirus 71 (EV 71), Can also be coxsackie viruses A16, A4, A5, A9, A10, B2 and B5

• Infants and children under 5 years are the most likely to get HFMD

• Not the same as the “hoof and mouth”disease that affects cows, pigs and sheep

 

Symptoms

Symptoms last 1-2 weeks and include:

• Usually begins with fever, malaise, reduced appetite, sore throat

Painful oral sores - rapidly-ulcerating vesicles on the buccal mucosa, tongue, palate and gums

• Rash with flat red spots on palms, fingers, soles of feet, and sometimes buttocks, knees and elbows

• Possible vomiting, diarrhea

Complications (particularly with EV 71) are rare, but include: encephalitis, aseptic meningitis, acute flaccid paralysis, pulmonary edema or hemorrhage and myocarditis. Most deaths in HFMD occur as a result of pulmonary edema or hemorrhage

Transmission

• EV 71 transmission is thought to be predominantly via the respiratory route

Viruses exist in throat secretions (Eg. Saliva, sputum, nasal mucus), blister fluid and feces

• Most contagious in first week of illness but may continue to be contagious for several more weeks, even after symptoms are gone.

• Adults can carry / spread the virus without developing symptoms

• Risk increased by poor hygiene

• Anyone getting HFMD develops immunity to the specific virus responsible

Treatment

•Typically HFMD is self-limiting and will resolve itself in a week or so

Boost immune system.   Probiotics, electromedicine (Eg. SOTA Silver Pulser very effectively boosts immune system activity)

Topical antivirals.   Ionic colloidal silver (make it yourself using, for example, the SOTA silver pulser), Organic, virgin coconut oil is also anti-viral

• Wash towels, linens, clothes in hot water to prevent transmission

Consume Ionic Colloidal Silver (ICS).    2-4 oz twice daily. Add 1 dropHydrogen Peroxide to 4 oz ICS and allow to sit for 15 minutes to stabilize, for the purpose of enhancing its absorption out of the stomach / small intestines and into the blood.

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT)

Electrotherapy

       "The medical kit of the future"

The Body Electric

General electrotherapy health benefits.   Used systemically and/or locally at specific problem areas of the body, its effective application has many benefits:

Detoxification Wellness / Healthy aging Pain relief 
Relief from insomnia Immune system restoral Anti-Inflammatory
Maximizes cellular energy production Accelerated tissue /bone
/scar healing
Stress Reduction
Muscle relaxation / rehabilitation Increased blood oxygen
/ circulation
+++

There are several reasonably affordable electrotherapy devices available for personal use. The following electrotherapies are those that have received a significant amount of positive feedback:

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) applies specific frequency patterns to the head area, with the following benefits:

Balances neurotransmitters Relieves pain Treats depression
Substance abuse withdrawal Relieves insomnia Relieve stress / anxiety
Anti-Inflammatory Fibromyalgia +++